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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 291.99 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 291.99 and 73 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 291.99 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/291.99 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 291.99 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 21,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315.27/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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