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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 267.72 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 267.72 and 133.49 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 267.72 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/267.72 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 267.72 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 35,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,736.60/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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