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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 465.10 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 465.10 and 189.66 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 465.10 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/465.10 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 465.10 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 88,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,210.87/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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