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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 469.61 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 469.61 and 192.95 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 469.61 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/469.61 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 469.61 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 90,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611.25/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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