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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 288.96 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 288.96 and 147.22 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 288.96 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/288.96 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 288.96 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 42,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540.69/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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