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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 504.30 and 291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 504.30 and 291.95 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 504.30 = 291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/504.30 = 291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 504.30 × 291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 147,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,230.39/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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