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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 268.95 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 268.95 and 145.83 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 268.95 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/268.95 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 268.95 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 39,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.98/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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