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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 507.05 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 507.05 and 312.53 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 507.05 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/507.05 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 507.05 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 158,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,470.39/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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