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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 494.07 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 494.07 and 200.68 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 494.07 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/494.07 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 494.07 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 99,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,147.98/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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