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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 504.76 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 504.76 and 245.84 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 504.76 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/504.76 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 504.76 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 124,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,090.20/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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