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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.33 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.33 and 109.55 is: 151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.33 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.33 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.33 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 29,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.98/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.17

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