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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 507.84 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 507.84 and 273.76 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 507.84 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/507.84 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 507.84 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 139,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,026.28/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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