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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.99 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.99 and 200.96 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.99 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.99 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.99 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 109,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,521.19/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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