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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 292.87 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 292.87 and 92.54 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 292.87 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/292.87 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 292.87 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 27,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.19/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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