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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 465.11 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 465.11 and 189.67 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 465.11 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/465.11 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 465.11 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 88,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,215.30/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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