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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 290.67 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 290.67 and 97.70 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 290.67 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/290.67 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 290.67 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 28,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398.46/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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