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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 296.11 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 296.11 and 151.92 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 296.11 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/296.11 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 296.11 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 44,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,984.37/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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