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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 467.89 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 467.89 and 191.72 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 467.89 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/467.89 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 467.89 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 89,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,700.57/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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