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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 505.91 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 505.91 and 93.80 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 505.91 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/505.91 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 505.91 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 47,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,454.36/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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