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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 710.71 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 710.71 and 200.44 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 710.71 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/710.71 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 710.71 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 142,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450.16/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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