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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 505.54 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 505.54 and 109.08 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 505.54 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/505.54 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 505.54 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 55,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,144.30/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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