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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.29, 464.11 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.29, 464.11 and 188.93 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.29 : 464.11 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.29/464.11 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.29x = 464.11 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.29x = 87,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,684.99/336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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