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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 268.92 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 268.92 and 132.84 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 268.92 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/268.92 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 268.92 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 35,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,723.33/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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