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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 292.55 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 292.55 and 181.40 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 292.55 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/292.55 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 292.55 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 53,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.20/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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