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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.06 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.06 and 308.07 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.06 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.06 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.06 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 156,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,209.97/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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