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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 471.84 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 471.84 and 194.55 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 471.84 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/471.84 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 471.84 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 91,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796.47/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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