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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 290 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 290 and 124.93 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 290 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/290 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 290 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 36,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.70/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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