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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.22, 289.85 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.22, 289.85 and 48.94 is: 73.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.22 : 289.85 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.22/289.85 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.22x = 289.85 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.22x = 14,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184.29/193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.41

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