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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 466.88 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 466.88 and 190.94 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 466.88 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/466.88 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 466.88 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 89,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,142.78/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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