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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 295.12 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 295.12 and 151.05 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 295.12 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/295.12 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 295.12 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 44,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,577.88/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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