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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 291.41 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 291.41 and 96.65 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 291.41 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/291.41 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 291.41 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 28,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164.78/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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