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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 298.76 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 298.76 and 91.01 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 298.76 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/298.76 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 298.76 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 27,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188.20/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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