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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 505.46 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 505.46 and 105.92 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 505.46 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/505.46 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 505.46 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 53,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538.59/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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