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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 295.64 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 295.64 and 133.04 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 295.64 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/295.64 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 295.64 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 39,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331.95/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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