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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 298.82 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 298.82 and 70.94 is: 106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 298.82 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/298.82 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 298.82 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 21,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198.29/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.41

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