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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 467.67 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 467.67 and 228.48 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 467.67 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/467.67 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 467.67 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 106,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,853.24/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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