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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.64 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.64 and 71.45 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.64 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.64 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.64 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 20,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.59/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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