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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 506.04 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 506.04 and 154.89 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 506.04 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/506.04 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 506.04 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 78,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380.54/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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