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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.08, 988.67 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.08, 988.67 and 196.82 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.08 : 988.67 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.08/988.67 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.08x = 988.67 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.08x = 194,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,594.85/659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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