Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 516 and 200.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344.04, 516 and 200.04 is: 300.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344.04 : 516 = 200.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344.04/516 = 200.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344.04x = 516 × 200.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344.04x = 103,220.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,220.64/344.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300.03
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