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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.15 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.15 and 106.92 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.15 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.15 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.15 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 54,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223.94/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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