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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 467.67 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 467.67 and 214.60 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 467.67 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/467.67 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 467.67 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 100,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,361.98/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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