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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 609.30 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 609.30 and 200.75 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 609.30 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/609.30 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 609.30 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 122,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312.92/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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