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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 300.99 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 300.99 and 109.37 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 300.99 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/300.99 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 300.99 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 32,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.28/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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