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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.30, 647.73 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.30, 647.73 and 200.97 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.30 : 647.73 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.30/647.73 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.30x = 647.73 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.30x = 130,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,174.30/432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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