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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.44 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.44 and 93.44 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.44 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.44 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.44 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 27,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.01/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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