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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 467.91 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 467.91 and 183.82 is: 253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 467.91 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/467.91 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 467.91 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 86,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,007.96/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.66

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