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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.61 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.61 and 107.91 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.61 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.61 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.61 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 54,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882.94/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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