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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 294.01 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 294.01 and 180.90 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 294.01 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/294.01 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 294.01 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 53,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186.41/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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