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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 466.14 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 466.14 and 190.44 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 466.14 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/466.14 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 466.14 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 88,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,771.70/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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