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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.85 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.85 and 149.70 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.85 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.85 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.85 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 43,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,389.70/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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