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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 465.90 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 465.90 and 190.27 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 465.90 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/465.90 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 465.90 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 88,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,644.89/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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