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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 505.23 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 505.23 and 269.02 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 505.23 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/505.23 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 505.23 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 135,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,916.97/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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