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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 290.97 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 290.97 and 141.43 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 290.97 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/290.97 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 290.97 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 41,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151.89/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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