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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 710.67 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 710.67 and 199.94 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 710.67 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/710.67 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 710.67 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 142,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,091.36/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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