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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.75, 474.08 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.75, 474.08 and 200.92 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.75 : 474.08 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.75/474.08 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.75x = 474.08 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.75x = 95,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,252.15/315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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