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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 290 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 290 and 97.04 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 290 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/290 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 290 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 28,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141.60/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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