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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 505.24 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 505.24 and 190.62 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 505.24 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/505.24 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 505.24 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 96,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,308.37/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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