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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 292.53 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 292.53 and 184.35 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 292.53 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/292.53 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 292.53 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 53,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927.91/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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