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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 306 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 306 and 197.70 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 306 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/306 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 306 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 60,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,496.20/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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