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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 468.06 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 468.06 and 228.92 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 468.06 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/468.06 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 468.06 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 107,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,148.30/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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