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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 292.12 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 292.12 and 113.44 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 292.12 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/292.12 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 292.12 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 33,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138.09/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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