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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.68 and 303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.68 and 303.05 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.68 = 303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.68 = 303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.68 × 303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 153,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,247.59/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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