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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 463.10 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 463.10 and 204.66 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 463.10 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/463.10 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 463.10 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 94,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,778.05/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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