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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 292.19 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 292.19 and 98.55 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 292.19 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/292.19 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 292.19 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 28,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794.83/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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