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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 466.24 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 466.24 and 190.50 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 466.24 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/466.24 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 466.24 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 88,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,818.72/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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