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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 269.26 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 269.26 and 148.86 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 269.26 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/269.26 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 269.26 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 40,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082.04/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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