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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.34 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.34 and 100.71 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.34 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.34 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.34 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 29,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743.19/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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