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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 469.75 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 469.75 and 200.58 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 469.75 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/469.75 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 469.75 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 94,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,222.46/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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