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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 506.67 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 506.67 and 175.39 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 506.67 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/506.67 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 506.67 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 88,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,864.85/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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