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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 784.55 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 784.55 and 194 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 784.55 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/784.55 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 784.55 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 152,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,202.70/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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