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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 460.88 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 460.88 and 194.09 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 460.88 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/460.88 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 460.88 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 89,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,452.20/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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