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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.21, 298.75 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.21, 298.75 and 90.94 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.21 : 298.75 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.21/298.75 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.21x = 298.75 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.21x = 27,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168.10/199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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