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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.18 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.18 and 154.44 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.18 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.18 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.18 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 41,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726.60/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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