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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 647.01 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 647.01 and 200.16 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 647.01 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/647.01 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 647.01 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 129,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,505.52/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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