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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 292.05 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 292.05 and 98.44 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 292.05 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/292.05 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 292.05 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 28,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748.67/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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