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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.82, 295.37 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.82, 295.37 and 110.45 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.82 : 295.37 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.82/295.37 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.82x = 295.37 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.82x = 32,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.59/196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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