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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 532.60 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 532.60 and 200.81 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 532.60 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/532.60 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 532.60 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 106,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,951.41/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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