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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 300.07 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 300.07 and 91.91 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 300.07 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/300.07 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 300.07 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 27,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579.43/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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