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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 468.26 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 468.26 and 191.89 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 468.26 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/468.26 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 468.26 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 89,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,854.41/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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