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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 465.36 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 465.36 and 206.28 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 465.36 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/465.36 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 465.36 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 95,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,994.46/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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