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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 506.07 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 506.07 and 334.53 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 506.07 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/506.07 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 506.07 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 169,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,295.60/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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