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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.75, 405.36 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.75, 405.36 and 194.04 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.75 : 405.36 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.75/405.36 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.75x = 405.36 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.75x = 78,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,656.05/293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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