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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 300.99 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 300.99 and 63.74 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 300.99 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/300.99 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 300.99 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 19,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183.84/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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