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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 290.93 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 290.93 and 116.98 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 290.93 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/290.93 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 290.93 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 34,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.68/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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