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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.93, 467.02 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.93, 467.02 and 255 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.93 : 467.02 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.93/467.02 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.93x = 467.02 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.93x = 119,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,090.10/337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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