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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.51 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.51 and 190.68 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.51 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.51 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.51 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 88,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,955.29/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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