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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.22 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.22 and 116.84 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.22 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.22 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.22 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 34,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727.18/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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