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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 507.33 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 507.33 and 121.70 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 507.33 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/507.33 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 507.33 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 61,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743.33/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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