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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.04 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.04 and 104.66 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.04 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.04 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.04 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 30,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774.23/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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