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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 289 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 289 and 162.68 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 289 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/289 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 289 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 47,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,014.52/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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