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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 468.99 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 468.99 and 190.44 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 468.99 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/468.99 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 468.99 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 89,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,314.46/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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