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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.64 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.64 and 67.73 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.64 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.64 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.64 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 20,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.94/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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