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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 466.07 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 466.07 and 254.76 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 466.07 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/466.07 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 466.07 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 118,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,735.99/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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