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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.93, 460.79 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.93, 460.79 and 194.02 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.93 : 460.79 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.93/460.79 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.93x = 460.79 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.93x = 89,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,402.48/333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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