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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.11, 292.45 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.11, 292.45 and 79.54 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.11 : 292.45 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.11/292.45 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.11x = 292.45 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.11x = 23,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261.47/195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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