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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 508.97 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 508.97 and 223.23 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 508.97 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/508.97 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 508.97 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 113,616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,616.26/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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