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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 508.35 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 508.35 and 194.64 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 508.35 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/508.35 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 508.35 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 98,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.24/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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