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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 289.95 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 289.95 and 77.74 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 289.95 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/289.95 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 289.95 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 22,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540.71/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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