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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 916.32 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 916.32 and 200.08 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 916.32 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/916.32 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 916.32 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 183,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,337.31/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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