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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.06, 298.35 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.06, 298.35 and 90.70 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.06 : 298.35 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.06/298.35 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.06x = 298.35 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.06x = 27,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,060.35/199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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