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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 469.07 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 469.07 and 299.75 is: 414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 469.07 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/469.07 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 469.07 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 140,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,599.89/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.31

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