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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 505.26 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 505.26 and 190.68 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 505.26 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/505.26 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 505.26 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 96,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,342.98/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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