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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 295.10 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 295.10 and 94.05 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 295.10 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/295.10 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 295.10 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 27,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754.16/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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