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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.14 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.14 and 200.76 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.14 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.14 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.14 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 109,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,241.55/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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