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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 466.92 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 466.92 and 320.88 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 466.92 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/466.92 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 466.92 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 149,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,825.29/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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