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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 292.59 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 292.59 and 58.08 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 292.59 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/292.59 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 292.59 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 16,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.63/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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