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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 466.19 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 466.19 and 190.43 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 466.19 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/466.19 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 466.19 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 88,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,776.56/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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