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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 507.96 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 507.96 and 122.19 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 507.96 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/507.96 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 507.96 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 62,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,067.63/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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