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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 298.97 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 298.97 and 91.04 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 298.97 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/298.97 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 298.97 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 27,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216.28/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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