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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 463.62 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 463.62 and 194.16 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 463.62 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/463.62 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 463.62 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 90,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,016.46/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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