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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 466.26 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 466.26 and 190.50 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 466.26 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/466.26 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 466.26 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 88,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,822.69/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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