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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 290.94 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 290.94 and 125.70 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 290.94 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/290.94 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 290.94 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 36,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,571.16/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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