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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 295.54 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 295.54 and 75.22 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 295.54 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/295.54 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 295.54 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 22,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.59/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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