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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 506.18 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 506.18 and 93.96 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 506.18 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/506.18 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 506.18 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 47,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,560.20/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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