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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.22, 999.10 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.22, 999.10 and 197.56 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.22 : 999.10 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.22/999.10 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.22x = 999.10 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.22x = 197,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,378.39/666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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