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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 507.90 and 200.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 507.90 and 200.00 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 507.90 = 200.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/507.90 = 200.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 507.90 × 200.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 101,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,577.27/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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