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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 506.60 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 506.60 and 200.82 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 506.60 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/506.60 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 506.60 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 101,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,735.41/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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