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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 293 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 293 and 65.32 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 293 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/293 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 293 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 19,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.76/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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