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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 469.90 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 469.90 and 200.62 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 469.90 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/469.90 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 469.90 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 94,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271.34/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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