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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 300.24 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 300.24 and 91.98 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 300.24 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/300.24 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 300.24 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 27,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616.08/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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