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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 465.22 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 465.22 and 189.76 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 465.22 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/465.22 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 465.22 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 88,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,280.09/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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