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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.93, 467.76 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.93, 467.76 and 199.05 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.93 : 467.76 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.93/467.76 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.93x = 467.76 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.93x = 93,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.63/338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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