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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 469.60 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 469.60 and 192.92 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 469.60 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/469.60 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 469.60 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 90,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,592.40/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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