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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 506.86 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 506.86 and 94.44 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 506.86 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/506.86 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 506.86 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 47,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,867.86/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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