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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.74, 710.94 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.74, 710.94 and 200.08 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.74 : 710.94 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.74/710.94 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.74x = 710.94 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.74x = 142,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,244.88/473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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