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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.61, 293.28 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.61, 293.28 and 92.83 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.61 : 293.28 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.61/293.28 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.61x = 293.28 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.61x = 27,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225.18/195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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