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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 297.23 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 297.23 and 95.37 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 297.23 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/297.23 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 297.23 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 28,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346.83/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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