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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 486.07 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 486.07 and 200.70 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 486.07 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/486.07 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 486.07 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 97,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.25/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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