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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 267.79 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 267.79 and 162.51 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 267.79 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/267.79 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 267.79 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 43,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,518.55/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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