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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 415.19 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 415.19 and 207.64 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 415.19 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/415.19 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 415.19 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 86,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,210.05/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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