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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 505.06 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 505.06 and 308.44 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 505.06 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/505.06 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 505.06 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 155,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,780.71/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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