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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 301.37 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 301.37 and 92.85 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 301.37 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/301.37 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 301.37 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 27,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981.74/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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