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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 300.82 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 300.82 and 92.24 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 300.82 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/300.82 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 300.82 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 27,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747.64/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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