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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 298.53 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 298.53 and 107.90 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 298.53 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/298.53 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 298.53 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 32,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212.13/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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