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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 460.80 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 460.80 and 194.03 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 460.80 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/460.80 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 460.80 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 89,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,409.02/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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