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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.79 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.79 and 96.94 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.79 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.79 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.79 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 28,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.76/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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