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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 413.96 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 413.96 and 195 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 413.96 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/413.96 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 413.96 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 80,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,722.20/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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