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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 299.85 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 299.85 and 91.70 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 299.85 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/299.85 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 299.85 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 27,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496.25/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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