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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 510.00 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 510.00 and 248.42 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 510.00 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/510.00 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 510.00 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 126,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691.67/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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