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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.44 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.44 and 164.92 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.44 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.44 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.44 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 48,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723.96/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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