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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 505.99 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 505.99 and 183.14 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 505.99 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/505.99 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 505.99 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 92,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,667.01/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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