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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 507.13 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 507.13 and 193.92 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 507.13 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/507.13 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 507.13 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 98,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,339.14/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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