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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 298.68 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 298.68 and 90.93 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 298.68 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/298.68 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 298.68 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 27,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158.97/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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