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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 505.44 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 505.44 and 105.89 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 505.44 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/505.44 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 505.44 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 53,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518.91/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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