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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.76 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.76 and 200.64 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.76 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.76 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.76 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 91,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,844.97/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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