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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 753.30 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 753.30 and 194.10 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 753.30 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/753.30 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 753.30 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 146,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,212.71/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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