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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 458.01 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 458.01 and 200.95 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 458.01 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/458.01 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 458.01 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 92,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,035.59/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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