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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 505.56 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 505.56 and 192.98 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 505.56 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/505.56 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 505.56 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 97,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,562.97/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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