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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.19 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.19 and 109.94 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.19 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.19 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.19 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 32,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561.65/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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