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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 460.80 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 460.80 and 209.47 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 460.80 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/460.80 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 460.80 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 96,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,523.41/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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