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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.45 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.45 and 192.59 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.45 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.45 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.45 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 97,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343.07/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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