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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 291.84 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 291.84 and 113.58 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 291.84 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/291.84 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 291.84 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 33,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147.19/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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