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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.17 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.17 and 95.99 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.17 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.17 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.17 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 28,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045.40/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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