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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 406.85 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 406.85 and 195.54 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 406.85 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/406.85 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 406.85 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 79,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,555.45/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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