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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 467.91 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 467.91 and 191.76 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 467.91 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/467.91 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 467.91 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 89,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,726.42/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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