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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 639.81 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 639.81 and 339.62 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 639.81 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/639.81 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 639.81 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 217,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,289.07/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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