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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.09, 289 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.09, 289 and 138.12 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.09 : 289 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.09/289 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.09x = 289 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.09x = 39,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.68/193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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