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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 469.83 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 469.83 and 200.57 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 469.83 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/469.83 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 469.83 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 94,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,233.80/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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