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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 609.14 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 609.14 and 200.56 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 609.14 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/609.14 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 609.14 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 122,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,168.10/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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