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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 507.15 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 507.15 and 200.73 is: 301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 507.15 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/507.15 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 507.15 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 101,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.22/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.07

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