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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 506.64 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 506.64 and 175.68 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 506.64 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/506.64 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 506.64 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 89,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006.52/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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