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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.12 and 63.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.12 and 63.80 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.12 = 63.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.12 = 63.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.12 × 63.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 19,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.46/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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