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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 465.75 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 465.75 and 275.70 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 465.75 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/465.75 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 465.75 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 128,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,407.28/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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