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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 506.54 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 506.54 and 94.26 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 506.54 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/506.54 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 506.54 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 47,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746.46/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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