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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.94 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.94 and 152.64 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.94 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.94 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.94 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 44,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.68/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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