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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 500.98 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 500.98 and 90.59 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 500.98 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/500.98 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 500.98 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 45,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381.27/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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