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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 300.12 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 300.12 and 108.76 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 300.12 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/300.12 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 300.12 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 32,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.05/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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