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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.34 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.34 and 219.96 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.34 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.34 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.34 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 102,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,576.15/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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