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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 292.08 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 292.08 and 103.36 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 292.08 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/292.08 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 292.08 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 30,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189.39/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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