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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 290.73 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 290.73 and 165.08 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 290.73 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/290.73 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 290.73 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 47,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992.25/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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