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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 464.83 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 464.83 and 205.93 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 464.83 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/464.83 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 464.83 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 95,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,722.44/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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