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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.97, 469.25 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.97, 469.25 and 209.09 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.97 : 469.25 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.97/469.25 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.97x = 469.25 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.97x = 98,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,115.48/339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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