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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 468.68 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 468.68 and 319.61 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 468.68 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/468.68 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 468.68 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 149,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,793.27/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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