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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 293.64 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 293.64 and 140.95 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 293.64 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/293.64 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 293.64 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 41,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,388.56/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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