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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.15 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.15 and 111.32 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.15 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.15 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.15 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 33,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077.25/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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