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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.82 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.82 and 94.43 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.82 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.82 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.82 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 47,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,856.48/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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