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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 270.40 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 270.40 and 113.07 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 270.40 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/270.40 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 270.40 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 30,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,573.99/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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