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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.29, 470.98 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.29, 470.98 and 193.94 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.29 : 470.98 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.29/470.98 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.29x = 470.98 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.29x = 91,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,341.86/341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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