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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 626.81 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 626.81 and 200.79 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 626.81 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/626.81 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 626.81 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 125,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,856.18/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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