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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.26 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.26 and 209.10 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.26 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.26 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.26 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 106,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,277.17/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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