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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 466.54 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 466.54 and 190.73 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 466.54 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/466.54 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 466.54 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 88,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,983.86/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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