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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 467.76 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 467.76 and 214.80 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 467.76 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/467.76 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 467.76 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 100,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,474.85/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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