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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.48 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.48 and 92.24 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.48 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.48 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.48 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 46,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902.20/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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