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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 531.97 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 531.97 and 200.59 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 531.97 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/531.97 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 531.97 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 106,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,707.86/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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