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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 294.07 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 294.07 and 168.41 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 294.07 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/294.07 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 294.07 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 49,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522.86/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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