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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 460.93 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 460.93 and 201.23 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 460.93 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/460.93 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 460.93 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 92,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,752.94/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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