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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 458.26 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 458.26 and 200.95 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 458.26 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/458.26 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 458.26 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 92,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,085.70/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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