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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.54 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.54 and 198.04 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.54 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.54 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.54 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 211,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,217.58/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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