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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.13 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.13 and 99.45 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.13 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.13 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.13 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 29,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,349.45/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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