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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.45 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.45 and 207.01 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.45 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.45 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.45 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 96,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,559.81/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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