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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 505.77 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 505.77 and 215.34 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 505.77 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/505.77 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 505.77 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 108,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912.51/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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