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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 299.93 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 299.93 and 97.34 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 299.93 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/299.93 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 299.93 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 29,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195.19/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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