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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 473.40 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 473.40 and 195.67 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 473.40 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/473.40 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 473.40 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 92,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,630.18/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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