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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 298.25 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 298.25 and 194.82 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 298.25 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/298.25 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 298.25 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 58,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104.09/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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