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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.29, 531.95 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.29, 531.95 and 200.53 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.29 : 531.95 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.29/531.95 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.29x = 531.95 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.29x = 106,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,669.73/354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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