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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 290 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 290 and 189.73 is: 284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 290 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/290 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 290 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 55,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,021.70/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.92

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