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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 462.14 and 195.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 462.14 and 195.00 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 462.14 = 195.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/462.14 = 195.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 462.14 × 195.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 90,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,115.32/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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