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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 467.97 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 467.97 and 199.21 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 467.97 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/467.97 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 467.97 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 93,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,223.88/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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