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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.26 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.26 and 113.64 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.26 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.26 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.26 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 33,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.43/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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