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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.99, 469.18 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.99, 469.18 and 192.64 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.99 : 469.18 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.99/469.18 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.99x = 469.18 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.99x = 90,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,379.53/339.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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