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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.94 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.94 and 101.88 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.94 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.94 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.94 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 29,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,742.59/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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