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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.41 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.41 and 66.95 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.41 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.41 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.41 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 19,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778.72/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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