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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 491.29 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 491.29 and 200.75 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 491.29 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/491.29 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 491.29 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 98,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626.47/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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