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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.41 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.41 and 98.64 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.41 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.41 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.41 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 28,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843.32/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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