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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 295.95 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 295.95 and 141.11 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 295.95 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/295.95 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 295.95 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 41,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,762.24/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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