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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.30 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.30 and 116.04 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.30 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.30 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.30 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 35,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078.89/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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