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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.07, 710.73 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.07, 710.73 and 200.38 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.07 : 710.73 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.07/710.73 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.07x = 710.73 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.07x = 142,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,416.08/474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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