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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 460.55 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 460.55 and 193.86 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 460.55 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/460.55 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 460.55 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 89,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279.95/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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