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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 505.22 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 505.22 and 154.44 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 505.22 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/505.22 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 505.22 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 78,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,025.40/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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