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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 300.57 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 300.57 and 109.29 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 300.57 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/300.57 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 300.57 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 32,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849.30/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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