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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 508.36 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 508.36 and 300.63 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 508.36 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/508.36 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 508.36 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 152,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,828.27/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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