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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 289.89 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 289.89 and 165.19 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 289.89 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/289.89 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 289.89 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 47,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886.93/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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