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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 470.54 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 470.54 and 193.64 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 470.54 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/470.54 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 470.54 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 91,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,113.50/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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