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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 506.10 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 506.10 and 296.80 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 506.10 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/506.10 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 506.10 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 150,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,210.48/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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