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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 755.90 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 755.90 and 195.81 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 755.90 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/755.90 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 755.90 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 148,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,011.80/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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