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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 290.88 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 290.88 and 63.86 is: 95.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 290.88 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/290.88 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 290.88 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 18,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574.14/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.79

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