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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.68 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.68 and 116.70 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.68 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.68 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.68 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 33,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922.36/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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