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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 536.75 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 536.75 and 204.19 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 536.75 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/536.75 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 536.75 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 109,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,598.98/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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