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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.75 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.75 and 133.35 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.75 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.75 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.75 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 39,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704.96/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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