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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 275.97 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 275.97 and 163.41 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 275.97 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/275.97 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 275.97 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 45,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096.26/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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