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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 510.12 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 510.12 and 202.94 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 510.12 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/510.12 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 510.12 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 103,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,520.19/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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