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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.55 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.55 and 192.98 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.55 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.55 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.55 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 98,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,140.29/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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