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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 295.91 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 295.91 and 94.67 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 295.91 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/295.91 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 295.91 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 28,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013.80/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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