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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 467.84 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 467.84 and 298.08 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 467.84 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/467.84 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 467.84 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 139,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,454.49/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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