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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.07, 289.64 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.07, 289.64 and 142.04 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.07 : 289.64 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.07/289.64 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.07x = 289.64 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.07x = 41,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141.54/193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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