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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.07, 292.63 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.07, 292.63 and 73.42 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.07 : 292.63 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.07/292.63 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.07x = 292.63 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.07x = 21,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484.89/195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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