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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 505.58 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 505.58 and 200.25 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 505.58 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/505.58 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 505.58 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 101,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241.39/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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