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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 301.04 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 301.04 and 131.92 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 301.04 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/301.04 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 301.04 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 39,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,713.20/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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