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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.44 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.44 and 93.54 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.44 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.44 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.44 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 47,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,278.86/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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