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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 332.76 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 332.76 and 195 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 332.76 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/332.76 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 332.76 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 64,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,888.20/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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