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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.87 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.87 and 191.66 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.87 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.87 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.87 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 89,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,668.67/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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