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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 467.82 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 467.82 and 191.65 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 467.82 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/467.82 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 467.82 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 89,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,657.70/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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