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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 504.72 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 504.72 and 302.21 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 504.72 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/504.72 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 504.72 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 152,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,531.43/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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