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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 457.09 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 457.09 and 200.25 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 457.09 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/457.09 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 457.09 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 91,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532.27/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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