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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474 and 200.75 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 95,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,153.13/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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