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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 469.17 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 469.17 and 192.64 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 469.17 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/469.17 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 469.17 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 90,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,380.91/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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