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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.48 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.48 and 315.18 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.48 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.48 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.48 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 147,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,338.77/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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