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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 499.80 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 499.80 and 301.70 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 499.80 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/499.80 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 499.80 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 150,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,789.66/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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