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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 508.08 and 252.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 508.08 and 252.00 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 508.08 = 252.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/508.08 = 252.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 508.08 × 252.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 128,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,035.20/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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