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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 289.89 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 289.89 and 95.74 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 289.89 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/289.89 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 289.89 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 27,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754.52/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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