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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 467.81 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 467.81 and 241.30 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 467.81 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/467.81 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 467.81 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 112,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,881.35/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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