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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.54 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.54 and 200.64 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.54 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.54 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.54 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 142,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,763.39/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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