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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.56 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.56 and 101.63 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.56 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.56 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.56 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 29,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631.24/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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