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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.30 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.30 and 192.72 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.30 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.30 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.30 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 90,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,442.53/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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