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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.06 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.06 and 125.95 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.06 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.06 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.06 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 37,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414.71/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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