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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.35 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.35 and 200.16 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.35 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.35 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.35 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 91,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,942.50/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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