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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 467.79 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 467.79 and 220.94 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 467.79 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/467.79 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 467.79 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 103,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,353.52/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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