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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 467.92 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 467.92 and 201.04 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 467.92 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/467.92 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 467.92 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 94,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.64/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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