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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 296.01 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 296.01 and 110.61 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 296.01 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/296.01 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 296.01 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 32,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741.67/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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