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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 467.06 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 467.06 and 200.54 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 467.06 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/467.06 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 467.06 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 93,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,664.21/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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