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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.08 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.08 and 153.42 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.08 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.08 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.08 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 41,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282.25/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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