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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.61, 468.66 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.61, 468.66 and 190.24 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.61 : 468.66 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.61/468.66 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.61x = 468.66 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.61x = 89,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,156.23/339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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