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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 464.94 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 464.94 and 206.07 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 464.94 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/464.94 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 464.94 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 95,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,810.19/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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