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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 462.03 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 462.03 and 195 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 462.03 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/462.03 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 462.03 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 90,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,095.85/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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