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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 508.85 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 508.85 and 122.69 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 508.85 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/508.85 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 508.85 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 62,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430.81/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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