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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 463.03 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 463.03 and 195.62 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 463.03 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/463.03 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 463.03 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 90,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,576.95/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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