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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 507.28 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 507.28 and 241.76 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 507.28 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/507.28 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 507.28 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 122,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,640.01/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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