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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 291.93 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 291.93 and 148.75 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 291.93 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/291.93 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 291.93 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 43,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.30/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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