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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.45, 468.68 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.45, 468.68 and 250.95 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.45 : 468.68 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.45/468.68 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.45x = 468.68 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.45x = 117,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,613.99/339.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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