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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.94 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.94 and 200.75 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.94 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.94 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.94 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 95,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,141.09/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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