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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 289.52 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 289.52 and 96.80 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 289.52 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/289.52 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 289.52 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 28,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025.54/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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