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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 506.07 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 506.07 and 191.19 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 506.07 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/506.07 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 506.07 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 96,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,753.69/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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