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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 464.99 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 464.99 and 237.75 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 464.99 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/464.99 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 464.99 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 110,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,551.37/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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