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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.72 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.72 and 198.75 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.72 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.72 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.72 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 92,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,363.10/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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