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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 292.40 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 292.40 and 103.74 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 292.40 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/292.40 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 292.40 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 30,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.45/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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