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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.65 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.65 and 136.64 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.65 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.65 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.65 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 40,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,398.36/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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