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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.83, 1,118.75 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.83, 1,118.75 and 198 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.83 : 1,118.75 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.83/1,118.75 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.83x = 1,118.75 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.83x = 221,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,511.51/745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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