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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 916.99 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 916.99 and 200.55 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 916.99 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/916.99 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 916.99 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 183,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,902.34/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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