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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 465.99 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 465.99 and 190.32 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 465.99 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/465.99 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 465.99 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 88,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,686.54/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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