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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 468.24 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 468.24 and 199.44 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 468.24 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/468.24 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 468.24 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 93,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,385.79/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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