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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 294.06 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 294.06 and 127.38 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 294.06 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/294.06 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 294.06 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 37,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.36/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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