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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.68 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.68 and 106.02 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.68 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.68 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.68 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 53,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612.19/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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