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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 296.93 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 296.93 and 111.33 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 296.93 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/296.93 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 296.93 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 33,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055.18/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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