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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 711.99 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 711.99 and 200.84 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 711.99 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/711.99 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 711.99 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 142,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,992.51/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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