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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 293.97 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 293.97 and 66.05 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 293.97 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/293.97 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 293.97 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 19,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.39/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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