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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 507.03 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 507.03 and 106.93 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 507.03 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/507.03 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 507.03 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 54,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216.72/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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