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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 467.60 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 467.60 and 191.54 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 467.60 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/467.60 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 467.60 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 89,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,565.75/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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