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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.76 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.76 and 196.92 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.76 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.76 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.76 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 91,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,520.54/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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