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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 460.49 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 460.49 and 200.91 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 460.49 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/460.49 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 460.49 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 92,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,517.77/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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