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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 461.93 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 461.93 and 192.97 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 461.93 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/461.93 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 461.93 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 89,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,138.63/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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