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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 457.11 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 457.11 and 206.88 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 457.11 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/457.11 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 457.11 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 94,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,565.20/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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