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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.91, 504.96 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.91, 504.96 and 182.83 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.91 : 504.96 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.91/504.96 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.91x = 504.96 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.91x = 92,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,322.81/336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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