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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 574.40 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 574.40 and 200.69 is: 301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 574.40 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/574.40 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 574.40 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 115,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,273.94/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.03

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