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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 415.14 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 415.14 and 195.54 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 415.14 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/415.14 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 415.14 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 81,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,176.48/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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