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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 505.93 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 505.93 and 93.82 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 505.93 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/505.93 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 505.93 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 47,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467.09/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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