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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 504.86 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 504.86 and 339.62 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 504.86 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/504.86 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 504.86 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 171,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,460.55/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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