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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 334.44 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 334.44 and 200.97 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 334.44 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/334.44 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 334.44 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 67,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,212.41/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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