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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 505.60 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 505.60 and 105.91 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 505.60 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/505.60 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 505.60 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 53,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546.57/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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