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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.72 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.72 and 103.82 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.72 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.72 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.72 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 30,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.66/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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