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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 712.68 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 712.68 and 200.99 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 712.68 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/712.68 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 712.68 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 143,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,241.55/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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