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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 506.63 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 506.63 and 106.64 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 506.63 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/506.63 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 506.63 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 54,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024.49/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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