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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 469.25 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 469.25 and 184.79 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 469.25 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/469.25 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 469.25 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 86,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,709.44/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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