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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.32 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.32 and 85.26 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.32 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.32 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.32 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 24,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923.20/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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