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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 310.25 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 310.25 and 198.33 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 310.25 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/310.25 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 310.25 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 61,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,531.88/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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