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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 298.72 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 298.72 and 90.84 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 298.72 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/298.72 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 298.72 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 27,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136.96/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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