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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 470.48 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 470.48 and 193.55 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 470.48 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/470.48 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 470.48 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 91,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,058.08/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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