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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 508.81 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 508.81 and 95.73 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 508.81 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/508.81 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 508.81 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 48,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,708.14/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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