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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 300.96 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 300.96 and 123.64 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 300.96 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/300.96 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 300.96 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 37,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,210.69/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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