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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.99, 534.05 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.99, 534.05 and 201.99 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.99 : 534.05 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.99/534.05 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.99x = 534.05 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.99x = 107,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,870.09/355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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