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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.29, 300.20 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.29, 300.20 and 154.81 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.29 : 300.20 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.29/300.20 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.29x = 300.20 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.29x = 46,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473.19/200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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