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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 300.39 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 300.39 and 91.99 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 300.39 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/300.39 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 300.39 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 27,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632.88/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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