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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 299.97 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 299.97 and 103.74 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 299.97 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/299.97 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 299.97 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 31,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118.89/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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