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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 290.97 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 290.97 and 97.92 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 290.97 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/290.97 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 290.97 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 28,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491.78/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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