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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 464.97 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 464.97 and 206.02 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 464.97 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/464.97 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 464.97 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 95,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,793.12/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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