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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 469.67 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 469.67 and 190.99 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 469.67 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/469.67 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 469.67 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 89,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,702.27/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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