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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 460.92 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 460.92 and 194.15 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 460.92 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/460.92 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 460.92 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 89,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,486.65/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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