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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 299.94 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 299.94 and 91.80 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 299.94 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/299.94 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 299.94 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 27,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534.49/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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