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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 288.83 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 288.83 and 118.65 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 288.83 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/288.83 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 288.83 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 34,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269.09/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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