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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 467.26 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 467.26 and 255.95 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 467.26 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/467.26 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 467.26 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 119,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,595.20/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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