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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.84 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.84 and 107.45 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.84 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.84 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.84 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 54,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566.37/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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