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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 467.68 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 467.68 and 199 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 467.68 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/467.68 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 467.68 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 93,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,068.32/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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