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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 291.95 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 291.95 and 165.88 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 291.95 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/291.95 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 291.95 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 48,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,428.67/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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