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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.80 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.80 and 200.07 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.80 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.80 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.80 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 81,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,986.64/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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