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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593 and 200.76 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 119,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,050.68/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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