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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 507.80 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 507.80 and 200.21 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 507.80 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/507.80 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 507.80 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 101,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,664.60/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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