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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 291.16 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 291.16 and 84.43 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 291.16 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/291.16 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 291.16 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 24,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.64/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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