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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294.02 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 294.02 and 109.36 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 294.02 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/294.02 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 294.02 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 32,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154.03/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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