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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 534 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 534 and 202.02 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 534 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/534 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 534 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 107,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,878.68/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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