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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 711.18 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 711.18 and 199.99 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 711.18 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/711.18 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 711.18 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 142,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228.89/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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