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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 464.85 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 464.85 and 218.93 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 464.85 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/464.85 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 464.85 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 101,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,769.61/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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