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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 531.90 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 531.90 and 200.52 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 531.90 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/531.90 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 531.90 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 106,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656.59/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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