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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.54 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.54 and 200.25 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.54 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.54 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.54 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 106,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,440.89/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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