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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 507.33 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 507.33 and 132.67 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 507.33 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/507.33 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 507.33 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 67,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,308.60/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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