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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 464.09 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 464.09 and 188.94 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 464.09 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/464.09 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 464.09 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 87,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,685.16/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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