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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.31, 465.47 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.31, 465.47 and 189.93 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.31 : 465.47 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.31/465.47 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.31x = 465.47 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.31x = 88,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,407.19/337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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