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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.62 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.62 and 209.44 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.62 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.62 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.62 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 96,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472.25/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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