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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 467.97 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 467.97 and 191.81 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 467.97 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/467.97 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 467.97 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 89,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,761.33/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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