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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 470.83 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 470.83 and 193.82 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 470.83 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/470.83 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 470.83 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 91,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255.30/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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