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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 300.78 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 300.78 and 92.25 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 300.78 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/300.78 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 300.78 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 27,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,746.96/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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