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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.07, 405.67 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.07, 405.67 and 195.70 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.07 : 405.67 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.07/405.67 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.07x = 405.67 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.07x = 79,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389.62/294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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