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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 265.71 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 265.71 and 164.85 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 265.71 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/265.71 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 265.71 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 43,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,802.29/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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