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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 508.47 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 508.47 and 165.80 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 508.47 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/508.47 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 508.47 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 84,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,304.33/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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