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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.05 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.05 and 200.31 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.05 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.05 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.05 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 108,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978.66/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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