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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 300.11 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 300.11 and 165.90 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 300.11 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/300.11 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 300.11 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 49,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786.86/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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