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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 603.19 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 603.19 and 337.60 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 603.19 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/603.19 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 603.19 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 203,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,632.24/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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