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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 296.07 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 296.07 and 110.86 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 296.07 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/296.07 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 296.07 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 32,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,821.77/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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