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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 296.90 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 296.90 and 89.69 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 296.90 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/296.90 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 296.90 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 26,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628.96/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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