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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.05 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.05 and 200.81 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.05 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.05 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.05 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 122,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,305.36/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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