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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.11 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.11 and 200.79 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.11 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.11 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.11 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 138,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,767.98/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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