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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 469.57 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 469.57 and 192.91 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 469.57 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/469.57 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 469.57 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 90,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,584.75/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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