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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 625.54 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 625.54 and 200.76 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 625.54 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/625.54 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 625.54 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 125,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,583.41/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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