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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.53 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.53 and 193.90 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.53 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.53 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.53 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 89,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,295.62/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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