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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 289.46 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 289.46 and 144.84 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 289.46 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/289.46 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 289.46 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 41,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,926.02/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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