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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 504.93 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 504.93 and 268.22 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 504.93 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/504.93 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 504.93 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 135,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,432.32/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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