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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.82 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.82 and 71.55 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.82 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.82 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.82 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 20,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736.80/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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