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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.19 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.19 and 193 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.19 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.19 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.19 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 82,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,061.67/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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