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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 507.06 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 507.06 and 222.36 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 507.06 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/507.06 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 507.06 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 112,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,749.86/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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