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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 505.47 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 505.47 and 93.57 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 505.47 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/505.47 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 505.47 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 47,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294.30/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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