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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 504.66 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 504.66 and 329.76 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 504.66 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/504.66 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 504.66 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 166,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,416.68/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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