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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 275.19 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 275.19 and 149.93 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 275.19 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/275.19 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 275.19 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 41,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259.24/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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