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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.88 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.88 and 245.73 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.88 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.88 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.88 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 114,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,972.15/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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