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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 300.93 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 300.93 and 98.04 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 300.93 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/300.93 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 300.93 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 29,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,503.18/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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