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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 292.97 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 292.97 and 184.51 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 292.97 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/292.97 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 292.97 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 54,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055.89/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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