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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.07, 269.05 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.07, 269.05 and 132.86 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.07 : 269.05 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.07/269.05 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.07x = 269.05 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.07x = 35,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,745.98/195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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