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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 462.95 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 462.95 and 193.68 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 462.95 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/462.95 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 462.95 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 89,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,663.19/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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