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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.57 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.57 and 97.53 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.57 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.57 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.57 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 28,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,338.80/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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