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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 299.94 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 299.94 and 184.44 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 299.94 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/299.94 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 299.94 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 55,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320.93/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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