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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 460.74 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 460.74 and 203.04 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 460.74 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/460.74 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 460.74 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 93,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,548.65/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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