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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 639.09 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 639.09 and 339.30 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 639.09 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/639.09 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 639.09 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 216,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,843.24/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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