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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.00 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.00 and 303.66 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.00 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.00 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.00 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 153,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,650.44/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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