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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.11 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.11 and 121.64 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.11 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.11 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.11 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 61,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684.86/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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