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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 608.73 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 608.73 and 200.84 is: 301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 608.73 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/608.73 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 608.73 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 122,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255.81/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.03

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