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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 295.52 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 295.52 and 88.90 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 295.52 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/295.52 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 295.52 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 26,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.54/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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