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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 609.03 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 609.03 and 200.69 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 609.03 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/609.03 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 609.03 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 122,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,225.47/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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