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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 506.04 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 506.04 and 132.06 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 506.04 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/506.04 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 506.04 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 66,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,827.64/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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