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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 269.94 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 269.94 and 108.29 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 269.94 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/269.94 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 269.94 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 29,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230.45/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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