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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 269.00 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 269.00 and 117.25 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 269.00 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/269.00 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 269.00 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 31,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539.66/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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