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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 292.18 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 292.18 and 73.06 is: 109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 292.18 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/292.18 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 292.18 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 21,346.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.67/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.63

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