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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 300.90 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 300.90 and 176.76 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 300.90 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/300.90 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 300.90 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 53,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187.08/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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