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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 469.23 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 469.23 and 192.66 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 469.23 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/469.23 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 469.23 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 90,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,401.85/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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