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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 292.14 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 292.14 and 103.60 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 292.14 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/292.14 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 292.14 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 30,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265.70/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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