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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 467.67 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 467.67 and 334.62 is: 461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 467.67 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/467.67 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 467.67 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 156,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,492.99/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.35

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