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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 470.86 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 470.86 and 193.84 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 470.86 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/470.86 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 470.86 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 91,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,271.50/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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