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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 468.05 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 468.05 and 255.47 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 468.05 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/468.05 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 468.05 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 119,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,571.75/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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