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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.64 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.64 and 120.70 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.64 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.64 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.64 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 61,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,028.52/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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