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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 296.07 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 296.07 and 94.83 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 296.07 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/296.07 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 296.07 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 28,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.32/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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