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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 469.03 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 469.03 and 215.54 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 469.03 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/469.03 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 469.03 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 101,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,094.73/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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