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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.70 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.70 and 200.53 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.70 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.70 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.70 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 109,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,226.25/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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