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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 470.57 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 470.57 and 193.61 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 470.57 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/470.57 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 470.57 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 91,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,106.09/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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