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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.21, 289.63 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.21, 289.63 and 71.44 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.21 : 289.63 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.21/289.63 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.21x = 289.63 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.21x = 20,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.17/193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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