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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507.13 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507.13 and 106.97 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507.13 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507.13 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507.13 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 54,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,247.70/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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