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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 508.41 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 508.41 and 122.54 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 508.41 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/508.41 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 508.41 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 62,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,298.02/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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