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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 460.98 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 460.98 and 194.15 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 460.98 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/460.98 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 460.98 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 89,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,499.27/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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