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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 291.07 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 291.07 and 175.96 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 291.07 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/291.07 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 291.07 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 51,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,216.68/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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