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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 276.93 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 276.93 and 126.95 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 276.93 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/276.93 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 276.93 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 35,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154.88/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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