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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 508.52 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 508.52 and 95.62 is: 143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 508.52 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/508.52 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 508.52 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 48,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623.65/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.40

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