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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.41, 467.89 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.41, 467.89 and 250.76 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.41 : 467.89 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.41/467.89 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.41x = 467.89 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.41x = 117,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,325.13/339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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