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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 507.84 and 312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 507.84 and 312.37 is: 467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 507.84 = 312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/507.84 = 312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 507.84 × 312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 158,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,633.98/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.80

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