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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 464.52 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 464.52 and 273.96 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 464.52 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/464.52 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 464.52 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 127,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,259.90/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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