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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.83 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.83 and 208.02 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.83 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.83 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.83 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 97,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,318.00/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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