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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.99 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.99 and 65.73 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.99 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.99 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.99 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 19,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.26/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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