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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.48 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.48 and 98.06 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.48 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.48 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.48 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 28,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582.89/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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