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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 290.61 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 290.61 and 90.97 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 290.61 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/290.61 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 290.61 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 26,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436.79/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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