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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 465.01 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 465.01 and 264.16 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 465.01 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/465.01 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 465.01 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 122,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,835.72/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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