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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 313.95 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 313.95 and 195.38 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 313.95 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/313.95 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 313.95 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 61,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337.98/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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