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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 269.93 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 269.93 and 164.84 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 269.93 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/269.93 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 269.93 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 44,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493.09/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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