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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 613.24 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 613.24 and 200.44 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 613.24 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/613.24 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 613.24 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 122,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,917.83/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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