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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 459.82 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 459.82 and 193.28 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 459.82 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/459.82 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 459.82 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 88,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872.95/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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