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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 295.43 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 295.43 and 94.25 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 295.43 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/295.43 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 295.43 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 27,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.28/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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