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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 469.47 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 469.47 and 209.07 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 469.47 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/469.47 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 469.47 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 98,152.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,152.09/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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