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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.21 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.21 and 195.11 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.21 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.21 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.21 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 90,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,181.79/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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