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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 466 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 466 and 190.32 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 466 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/466 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 466 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 88,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.96/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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