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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.69 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.69 and 164.43 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.69 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.69 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.69 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 47,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,962.59/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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