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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 507.83 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 507.83 and 194.37 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 507.83 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/507.83 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 507.83 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 98,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,705.95/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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