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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 532.17 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 532.17 and 200.85 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 532.17 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/532.17 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 532.17 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 106,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,888.84/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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