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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.56 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.56 and 193.76 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.56 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.56 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.56 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 97,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,957.31/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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