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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.25, 461.18 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.25, 461.18 and 192.47 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 461.18 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/461.18 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 461.18 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 88,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,764.95/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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