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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 647.91 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 647.91 and 200.76 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 647.91 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/647.91 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 647.91 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 130,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,074.41/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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