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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 459.57 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 459.57 and 193.21 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 459.57 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/459.57 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 459.57 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 88,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,793.52/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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