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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 300.67 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 300.67 and 177.13 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 300.67 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/300.67 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 300.67 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 53,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256.17/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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