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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 468.36 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 468.36 and 252.12 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 468.36 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/468.36 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 468.36 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 118,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,082.92/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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