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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.76 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.76 and 95.68 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.76 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.76 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.76 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 48,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678.16/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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