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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 625.95 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 625.95 and 200.82 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 625.95 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/625.95 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 625.95 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 125,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,703.28/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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