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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 506.03 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 506.03 and 183.36 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 506.03 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/506.03 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 506.03 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 92,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,784.74/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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