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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 467.88 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 467.88 and 208.07 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 467.88 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/467.88 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 467.88 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 97,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351.79/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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