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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.59 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.59 and 85.48 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.59 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.59 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.59 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 25,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.59/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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