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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 494.13 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 494.13 and 200.69 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 494.13 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/494.13 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 494.13 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 99,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,166.95/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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