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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 300.67 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 300.67 and 149.74 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 300.67 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/300.67 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 300.67 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 45,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021.20/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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