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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 469.18 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 469.18 and 200.16 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 469.18 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/469.18 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 469.18 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 93,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,911.57/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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