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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 469.42 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 469.42 and 192.86 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 469.42 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/469.42 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 469.42 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 90,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,532.34/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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