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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 467.70 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 467.70 and 207.93 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 467.70 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/467.70 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 467.70 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 97,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,248.86/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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