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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 469.24 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 469.24 and 192.65 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 469.24 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/469.24 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 469.24 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 90,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,398.02/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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