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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 466.12 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 466.12 and 190.42 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 466.12 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/466.12 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 466.12 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 88,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,758.57/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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