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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 290.97 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 290.97 and 102.66 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 290.97 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/290.97 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 290.97 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 29,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.98/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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