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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.51 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.51 and 190.66 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.51 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.51 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.51 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 88,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,944.80/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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