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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 291.35 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 291.35 and 65.98 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 291.35 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/291.35 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 291.35 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 19,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223.27/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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