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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 533.54 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 533.54 and 201.68 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 533.54 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/533.54 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 533.54 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 107,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,602.18/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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