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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 292.17 and 64.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 292.17 and 64.83 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 292.17 = 64.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/292.17 = 64.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 292.17 × 64.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 18,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941.38/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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