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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 290.94 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 290.94 and 112.86 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 290.94 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/290.94 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 290.94 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 32,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.49/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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