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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 532.54 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 532.54 and 200.86 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 532.54 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/532.54 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 532.54 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 106,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,965.98/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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