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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 544.62 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 544.62 and 200.86 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 544.62 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/544.62 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 544.62 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 109,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,392.37/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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