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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 469.13 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 469.13 and 265.94 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 469.13 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/469.13 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 469.13 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 124,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,760.43/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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