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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 560.84 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 560.84 and 200.64 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 560.84 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/560.84 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 560.84 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 112,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,526.94/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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