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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 302.25 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 302.25 and 91.76 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 302.25 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/302.25 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 302.25 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 27,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.95/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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