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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 467.61 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 467.61 and 208.08 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 467.61 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/467.61 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 467.61 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 97,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,300.29/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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