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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 301.10 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 301.10 and 56.44 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 301.10 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/301.10 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 301.10 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 16,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.08/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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