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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.07, 292.61 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.07, 292.61 and 65.08 is: 97.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.07 : 292.61 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.07/292.61 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.07x = 292.61 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.07x = 19,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041.94/195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.61

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