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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 506.84 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 506.84 and 316.10 is: 474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 506.84 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/506.84 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 506.84 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 160,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,208.01/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.04

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