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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.07, 292.70 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.07, 292.70 and 73.29 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.07 : 292.70 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.07/292.70 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.07x = 292.70 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.07x = 21,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451.98/195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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