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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.30 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.30 and 223.60 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.30 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.30 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.30 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 113,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,655.88/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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