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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 465.20 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 465.20 and 206.12 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 465.20 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/465.20 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 465.20 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 95,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,883.67/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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