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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 753.32 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 753.32 and 194.04 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 753.32 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/753.32 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 753.32 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 146,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,176.80/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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