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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 295.47 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 295.47 and 60.08 is: 90.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 295.47 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/295.47 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 295.47 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 17,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751.84/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.10

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