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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.11 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.11 and 302.97 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.11 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.11 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.11 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 153,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,942.09/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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