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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 467.49 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 467.49 and 276.85 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 467.49 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/467.49 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 467.49 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 129,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,424.61/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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