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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.03 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.03 and 184.02 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.03 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.03 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.03 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 93,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,301.13/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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