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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 294.08 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 294.08 and 66.04 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 294.08 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/294.08 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 294.08 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 19,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421.04/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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