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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 465.68 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 465.68 and 275.84 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 465.68 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/465.68 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 465.68 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 128,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,453.17/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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