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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 467.84 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 467.84 and 206.28 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 467.84 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/467.84 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 467.84 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 96,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,507.81/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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