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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 300.97 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 300.97 and 91.19 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 300.97 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/300.97 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 300.97 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 27,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.81/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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