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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 505.45 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 505.45 and 105.81 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 505.45 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/505.45 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 505.45 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 53,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481.93/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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