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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.90 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.90 and 136.83 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.90 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.90 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.90 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 39,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940.68/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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