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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.48 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.48 and 180.84 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.48 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.48 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.48 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 91,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,411.00/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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