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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 504.89 and 298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 504.89 and 298.66 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 504.89 = 298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/504.89 = 298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 504.89 × 298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 150,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,790.45/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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