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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 290.99 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 290.99 and 63.94 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 290.99 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/290.99 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 290.99 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 18,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604.45/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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