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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 467.95 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 467.95 and 183.84 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 467.95 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/467.95 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 467.95 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 86,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029.91/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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