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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 395.28 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 395.28 and 195 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 395.28 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/395.28 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 395.28 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 77,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,079.60/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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