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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.96 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.96 and 65.75 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.96 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.96 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.96 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 19,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985.37/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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