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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 465.71 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 465.71 and 266.94 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 465.71 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/465.71 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 465.71 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 124,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315.29/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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