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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 467.90 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 467.90 and 191.70 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 467.90 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/467.90 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 467.90 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 89,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,695.47/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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