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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 300.67 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 300.67 and 123.05 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 300.67 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/300.67 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 300.67 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 36,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,997.89/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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