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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 470.88 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 470.88 and 193.87 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 470.88 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/470.88 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 470.88 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 91,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,287.60/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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