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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.95, 810 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.95, 810 and 193.19 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.95 : 810 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.95/810 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.95x = 810 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.95x = 156,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,479.85/539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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