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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.34 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.34 and 165 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.34 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.34 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.34 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 47,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,906.10/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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