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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 195.30 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.12 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.12 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.12 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 129,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,507.34/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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