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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.01, 500.67 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.01, 500.67 and 117.44 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.01 : 500.67 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.01/500.67 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.01x = 500.67 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.01x = 58,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.59/334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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