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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 984.36 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 984.36 and 194.04 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 984.36 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/984.36 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 984.36 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 191,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,005.21/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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