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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.83, 467.60 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.83, 467.60 and 191.45 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.83 : 467.60 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.83/467.60 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.83x = 467.60 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.83x = 89,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,522.23/338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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