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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 294.05 and 66.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 294.05 and 66.03 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 294.05 = 66.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/294.05 = 66.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 294.05 × 66.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 19,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.02/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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