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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 298.44 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 298.44 and 94.83 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 298.44 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/298.44 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 298.44 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 28,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302.60/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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