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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 505.22 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 505.22 and 154.35 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 505.22 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/505.22 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 505.22 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 77,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.94/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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