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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 291.60 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 291.60 and 151.19 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 291.60 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/291.60 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 291.60 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 44,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087.46/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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