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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 296.84 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 296.84 and 146.94 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 296.84 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/296.84 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 296.84 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 43,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.67/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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