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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 506 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 506 and 154.63 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 506 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/506 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 506 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 78,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,242.78/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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