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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 465.85 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 465.85 and 190.22 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 465.85 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/465.85 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 465.85 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 88,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,611.90/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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