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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.82, 290.70 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.82, 290.70 and 183.11 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.82 : 290.70 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.82/290.70 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.82x = 290.70 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.82x = 53,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,230.08/193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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