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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 290.95 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 290.95 and 101.43 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 290.95 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/290.95 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 290.95 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 29,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,511.06/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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