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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 269.27 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 269.27 and 136.89 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 269.27 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/269.27 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 269.27 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 36,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.69/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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