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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 415.76 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 415.76 and 195.01 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 415.76 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/415.76 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 415.76 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 81,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,075.89/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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