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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 267.90 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 267.90 and 163.86 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 267.90 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/267.90 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 267.90 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 43,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898.09/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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