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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 916.40 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 916.40 and 200.01 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 916.40 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/916.40 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 916.40 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 183,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,288.16/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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