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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 292.89 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 292.89 and 108.58 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 292.89 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/292.89 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 292.89 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 31,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802.00/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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