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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.31 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.31 and 57.93 is: 86.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.31 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.31 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.31 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 16,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.23/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.88

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