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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 330.78 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 330.78 and 200.73 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 330.78 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/330.78 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 330.78 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 66,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,397.47/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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