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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 300.33 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 300.33 and 108.98 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 300.33 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/300.33 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 300.33 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 32,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,728.46/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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