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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 292.80 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 292.80 and 103.61 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 292.80 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/292.80 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 292.80 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 30,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,335.54/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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