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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 460.83 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 460.83 and 194.11 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 460.83 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/460.83 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 460.83 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 89,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451.71/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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