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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 504.81 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 504.81 and 182.82 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 504.81 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/504.81 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 504.81 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 92,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289.36/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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