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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 462.30 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 462.30 and 195.12 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 462.30 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/462.30 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 462.30 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 90,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,203.00/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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