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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 289.55 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 289.55 and 71.31 is: 106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 289.55 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/289.55 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 289.55 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 20,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647.81/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.97

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