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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 289.17 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 289.17 and 120.96 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 289.17 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/289.17 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 289.17 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 34,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978.00/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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