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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 505.13 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 505.13 and 105.64 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 505.13 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/505.13 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 505.13 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 53,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,361.93/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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