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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269 and 182.80 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 49,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,173.20/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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