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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 499.85 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 499.85 and 204.06 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 499.85 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/499.85 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 499.85 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 102,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,000.13/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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