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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 508.65 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 508.65 and 95.57 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 508.65 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/508.65 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 508.65 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 48,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,609.14/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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