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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.44 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.44 and 200.25 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.44 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.44 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.44 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 115,031.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,031.61/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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