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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 276.99 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 276.99 and 163.97 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 276.99 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/276.99 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 276.99 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 45,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,416.67/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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