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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 467.91 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 467.91 and 191.68 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 467.91 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/467.91 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 467.91 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 89,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,689.21/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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