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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 507 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 507 and 337.96 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 507 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/507 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 507 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 171,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,345.72/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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