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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.07, 298.71 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.07, 298.71 and 90.84 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.07 : 298.71 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.07/298.71 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.07x = 298.71 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.07x = 27,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.94/199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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