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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 500.92 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 500.92 and 203.99 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 500.92 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/500.92 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 500.92 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 102,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,179.66/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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