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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 465.80 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 465.80 and 254.40 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 465.80 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/465.80 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 465.80 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 118,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,499.52/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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