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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.28 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.28 and 325.64 is: 487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.28 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.28 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.28 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 164,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,865.02/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.94

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