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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.69 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.69 and 120.64 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.69 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.69 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.69 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 61,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.88/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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