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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 290 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 290 and 101.98 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 290 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/290 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 290 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 29,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574.20/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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