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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 535.93 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 535.93 and 195.30 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 535.93 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/535.93 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 535.93 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 104,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,667.13/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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