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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 468.85 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 468.85 and 192.43 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 468.85 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/468.85 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 468.85 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 90,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,220.81/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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