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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,065.06 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,065.06 and 197 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,065.06 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,065.06 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,065.06 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 209,816.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,816.82/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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