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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 289.68 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 289.68 and 132.58 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 289.68 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/289.68 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 289.68 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 38,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,405.77/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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