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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.90 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.90 and 108.53 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.90 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.90 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.90 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 31,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786.97/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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