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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.63 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.63 and 108.39 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.63 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.63 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.63 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 31,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718.17/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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